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A hardy band of solicitors and conveyancers
braved snow and ice in early December, to attend our latest residential
conveyancing CPD event.

The day-long seminar incorporated a range of
topics from the industry’s leading organisations and speakers, including Robin
Wells, head of sales from Future Climate Info (FCI), whose suite of
environmental reports are now available to purchase from us.

Wells gave a “very helpful” talk about the
environmental issues currently impacting the conveyancing sector and gave his
expert advice on how to deal effectively with ‘further actions’ relating to the
potential of significant risk.

DevAssist managing director, Paul Addison’s
presentation – with its show-stopping title ‘How to avoid being sued for £2
million’ – also received rave reviews. Delegates learnt all about available
planning reports, why they should be ordered and how they can reveal
deal-critical information.

Thames Water Property Searches team explained
the importance of using an official CON29DW search. Delegates also updated
their knowledge of Sustainable urban Drainage Systems (SuDS), which are an
increasingly essential addition to the built environment in the fight against
flooding.

The day finished with an interactive session
delivered by author and non-practicing solicitor Stephen Desmond LLM, who
offered advice on dealing with transactions involving high risk clients that
present additional challenges for residential conveyancers.

We were delighted that the event received
such a warm reception from delegates. “Very good updates on content awareness
and search tools,” said one audience member. “Great for keeping up to date
generally with changes in law,” said another.

All in all, great work for an icy Monday in
December. Season’s greetings everyone!

To register and secure your
place to our free events in 2018, simply click
here.